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Re: Oxbridge 2010 Applicants [#permalink] New post   11 Feb 2010, 16:18
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I'm sure these numbers are old and you can count on a lesser acceptance rate. Still, it should give you confidence, as I doubt that much has changed - even with a record recruiting season.

J

so how was the placement scene this time? Jon, do you have any stats from 2009? I couldn't find 'em...



Riship, I actually do have a bit more information. From last years' Oxbridge thread at GmatClub, there are 30 pages of messages. One applicant (named buffdaddy) who went to the Open Day last year at SBS says quote:

"... Also interesting they said that they interview about 60% of applicants and "about the same" percentage get an admit from the interviewed applicants. So I guess an admit % of 36% roughly. "


But guys, please don't lose any sleep over these numbers. Prepare well, do a face-to-face if possible, and go into the room with confidence. Good luck.

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Re: Oxbridge 2010 Applicants [#permalink] New post   14 Feb 2010, 06:59
buffdaddy, thnx alwyz for insightful inputs!
i hope this thread gets closer to LBS and one year, takes over in the # of posts and in the camaraderie! :-)
also that many more clubbers make it IN... for the really SBS obsessed ones (and anxiously awaiting final shortlisting), check out the movies "murders in oxford" and "an education" to keep the fire burning!!
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Re: Oxbridge 2010 Applicants [#permalink] New post   14 Feb 2010, 07:18
I'm busy with the eighties Brideshead Revisited series. First few episodes are shot in Oxford. :)
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Re: Oxbridge 2010 Applicants [#permalink] New post   14 Feb 2010, 20:59
I am planning to travel for SBS interview to Oxford and need some inputs on the visa process and logistics.

Does anyone have experience of how to get UK visa (which visa ?) from USA and how much time does it take ?

Also if you are travelling to SBS does SBS help with arranging the logistics for few days of travel for interview.

Any help will be apprecited.
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Re: Oxbridge 2010 Applicants [#permalink] New post   15 Feb 2010, 00:58
I don't know about visa procedures, but I guess you have to make the travel arrangements yourself. At least they explicitly state that no travel reimbursement is possible. Just book a flight and a hotel on the internet. There's one medium-priced opposite of the business school, called Royal Oxford.
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Re: Oxbridge 2010 Applicants [#permalink] New post   15 Feb 2010, 03:37
Hi guys,

I'm new to the forum although I've been following it for a while.
I'll be going to the UK for inteviews at Cambridge and Oxford on the first week of March. If anyone will also be there, I'd love to meet up.
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Re: Oxbridge 2010 Applicants [#permalink] New post   15 Feb 2010, 22:01
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I don't know about visa procedures, but I guess you have to make the travel arrangements yourself. At least they explicitly state that no travel reimbursement is possible. Just book a flight and a hotel on the internet. There's one medium-priced opposite of the business school, called Royal Oxford.


i stayed there when i went to visit the campus and interview. it's absolutely the most convenient place to stay at. literally across the street from the school and train station from london.

if you're flying into heathrow, you should bus over to the school. it's really quick and convenient. and the bus station is also less than a 5 minute walk from the school and hotel.
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Re: Oxbridge 2010 Applicants [#permalink] New post   16 Feb 2010, 01:42
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if you're flying into heathrow, you should bus over to the school. it's really quick and convenient. and the bus station is also less than a 5 minute walk from the school and hotel.

Really? I thought I would take the train from Heathrow. Is there a direct connection from the airport and is it faster than by train? I did find a direct, convenient bus connection between Oxford and Cambridge.

And thanks for the positive hotel review!
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Re: Oxbridge 2010 Applicants [#permalink] New post   16 Feb 2010, 01:47
has anyone finished their interview yet? It'll be great if people can share their experiences..!

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Re: Oxbridge 2010 Applicants [#permalink] New post   16 Feb 2010, 05:48
Thanks DrSatisfaction

Since I will be flying from USA, any idea how I can book the hotel in advance.

Thanks

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I don't know about visa procedures, but I guess you have to make the travel arrangements yourself. At least they explicitly state that no travel reimbursement is possible. Just book a flight and a hotel on the internet. There's one medium-priced opposite of the business school, called Royal Oxford.


i stayed there when i went to visit the campus and interview. it's absolutely the most convenient place to stay at. literally across the street from the school and train station from london.

if you're flying into heathrow, you should bus over to the school. it's really quick and convenient. and the bus station is also less than a 5 minute walk from the school and hotel.
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Re: Oxbridge 2010 Applicants [#permalink] New post   16 Feb 2010, 06:05
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Since I will be flying from USA, any idea how I can book the hotel in advance.

How about using Google? ;) In case you're very busy, look here: https://www.royaloxfordhotel.co.uk/

For other accommodation in Oxford, search https://www.tripadvisor.com where you can look at hotels on the Oxford city map, as well as individual reviews and ratings.
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Re: Oxbridge 2010 Applicants [#permalink] New post   16 Feb 2010, 09:10
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Really? I thought I would take the train from Heathrow. Is there a direct connection from the airport and is it faster than by train? I did find a direct, convenient bus connection between Oxford and Cambridge.

And thanks for the positive hotel review!


there's a direct bus from the airport to oxford for about GBP10-ish. it boards at the central bus terminal which is like right outside of terminal 3 or something...i forgot the exact terminal but it was super convenient.

https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/main.php?page_id=24

also if you get your e-tickets or whatever they're called online, you just have to provide your reference number to the bus driver when you board. no need to line up again at the bus terminal for check in or to validate your ticket or anything like that.
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Re: Oxbridge 2010 Applicants [#permalink] New post   16 Feb 2010, 10:20
Thanks! Seems super convenient, indeed! I'm really looking forward to visiting Oxford and Cambridge, not only because of the schools but also because I have some time to stroll around both towns.
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Re: Oxbridge 2010 Applicants [#permalink] New post   17 Feb 2010, 20:04
Did anyone catch the spelling error in the Career Objectives section on the Judge application?

Describe you career progression to date. What have been the milestones and/or turning points? What decisions and choices brought you to your current role?

:shock:

Sorry if it has been mentioned already, I'm too lazy to read through all 19 pages of this thread. :oops:
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Re: Oxbridge 2010 Applicants [#permalink] New post   18 Feb 2010, 01:00
Haha, adcom James Barker seems to remindapplicants about spelling errors in every round, on his Twitter page. :-D
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Re: Oxbridge 2010 Applicants [#permalink] New post   18 Feb 2010, 11:58
going to be in oxford from 3/1-3/7 for interview/touring but i'm looking for rooms now and they're really expensive. anyone want to split a room? I'm 25 y/o male from usa. thx.
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Re: Oxbridge 2010 Applicants [#permalink] New post   19 Feb 2010, 14:30
Finnish cargo transport strike - suspended until March.
BA strike - earliest possible date 1. March.
Heavy snowfall in the UK - expected on Monday the latest.

Enough excitement in anticipation of my Oxbridge interviews next week... So far so good. :roll:
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Re: Oxbridge 2010 Applicants [#permalink] New post   20 Feb 2010, 00:40
Hi All, one query on the interview qsns: how is the question "why not LBS/wharton?" to be answered? Any tips from R1 admits? Would it be believable to say that you'd prefer Oxford over LBS/HBS? or else, is it ok to say that LBS is the prefered choice or maybe that you got dinged at LBS? Would a ding at another such school show you in a bad light?
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Re: Oxbridge 2010 Applicants [#permalink] New post   20 Feb 2010, 11:57
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Hi All, one query on the interview qsns: how is the question "why not LBS/wharton?" to be answered? Any tips from R1 admits? Would it be believable to say that you'd prefer Oxford over LBS/HBS? or else, is it ok to say that LBS is the prefered choice or maybe that you got dinged at LBS? Would a ding at another such school show you in a bad light?


What makes you think they would ask such a question? I would guess that the adcom will ask what schools you've applied to and then follow up about why SBS is a better fit. If you have applied to HBS/LBS/INSEAD/Wharton, and you tell the interviewer, be prepared to answer why SBS is a better fit than all of those. If not, I see no reason why the adcom would ask the above question.
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Re: Oxbridge 2010 Applicants [#permalink] New post   21 Feb 2010, 21:34
Anyone, who is going to UK for F2F interview, how you folks are managing the Forex?

I will be travelling from USA and not sure on where best to get the UK pound - at airport OR get traveller's chequ from banks in USA. Any help on this one folks ?

Also during my couple of days of stay - how do I take medical insurance - first of all is it a must in UK ?

Thanks a lot / AP
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